We spoke with @bloomcredit CEO Christian Widhalm about the invisibility of BNPL data and its impact on other financial services companies: The central question remains, "Is BNPL a payment method or a credit product?" What do you think? Comment below.

Interchange fees may seem insignificant in the context of a single transaction, but these fees are big business for credit card issuers and expensive for merchants. Check out our latest story breaking down the fight over interchange fees:

“What’s in Your Wallet?” The answer may arrive Feb. 18, when @AskCapitalOne and @Discover shareholders vote whether to move forward with a merger that pending regulatory approval would shake up payments. What do you think of this merger, payments experts?

The cryptocurrency industry, armed with a stamp of approval from the White House, may finally have the backing it needs to reach its full potential. Check out Andrew Allen's story about #CRYPTO going mainstream:

“The core of @PayJunction has been the same since we started: valuing long-term relationships over short-term profits,” Co-Founder Randy Modos told us. Check out our story about how no-code payment technology is helping merchants improve efficiency:

"Homeowners who in the past would have sold their home, taken some of that equity off the table, and bought another house just aren’t doing that as much because there’s nothing to buy," said @splitero CEO Michael Gifford. Check our exclusive Q&A:

An executive’s life can feel like a never-ending series of meetings, emails, and crises. @GoBundance helps titans of industry balance their lives and become better parents, friends, and leaders. We recently spoke with CEO Matt King about the group:

Payments innovator @Klarna recently announced a partnership with @stripe. Andrew Allen writes, "with many consumers turning to BNPL options, industry insiders will need to keep a close eye on President Trump’s strategy regarding the @CFPB. Read more:

As home prices increased during the pandemic, many homeowners are turning to their built-up equity to borrow more affordably. Writer Andrew Allen looks at how financial institutions are responding to an increase in HELOC popularity. Read more:

President Trump signaled support for “a temporary cap on credit card interest rates,” echoing an idea of progressive Senator Bernie Sanders. Banking leaders, what would be the downstream effects of a 10% cap on credit card APRs? Check out our story here:

Built for distributed workforces, @Hubstaff oversees productivity and projects, manages payroll and payments, and generates actionable insights from real-time performance metrics while saving time and incenting teams to improve. Read more:

TransConnect Services (@TCSFuel) helps trucking outfits temper fuel costs with its fuel card. In addition to helping businesses access discounts on fuel and services, TCS helps companies prevent fraud and locate fueling stops along a route. Read more:

A study from @IPS_DC documents how wealthy donors use identity-masking donor-advised funds and private foundations to direct billions to charities focused on preserving the climate status quo. Read more:

The RoadFlex expense and fuel risk management platform supports credit and prepaid cards and offers robust security features. RoadFlex gives fleet owners and managers granular data visibility in real time to make confident decisions. Read more:

A home equity investment from @splitero gives you a lump sum of cash in exchange for a share of your home’s future value so you can pay down credit card and other types of debt. Read more:

Revolving credit is a type of credit that allows you to borrow up to a set limit, repay over time, and reuse the credit as needed. We'll cover everything you need to know about revolving credit — so you can figure out if it is right for you.

People who want to protect their portfolios have options. @PMIfunds offers funds that give investors access to private credit markets. The company’s size and strategy allow it to find opportunities that fly under the radar of larger firms. Read more:

Millions of field service professionals perform essential installation and maintenance tasks. @workizinc contains all the features the owners and managers of field service businesses need to run the company, pay employees, and serve customers. Read more:

We’ve assembled a team of experts to recommend their favorite credit cards for the holidays. These cards do an excellent job year-round, but they can really shine this time of year. So pour a cup of eggnog and read about the best cards of the season.

In a new survey, Missouri-based @BankWithAcademy takes a deep dive into the financial psychology of Gen Zers as they build credit and grow their wealth. Institutions interested in Gen Z’s credit-building priorities will find insights to act on. Read more: